A 2020 antitrust case filed in the Western District of Tennessee by parents of competitive cheerleaders alleged that Varsity Brands LLC, acting in concert with other associated entities and individuals, “conspired to raise, fix, and stabilize the prices charged...
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“Room Scans” in Remote Examinations Ruled Unconstitutional
In a win for student digital privacy rights, Aaron Ogletree, a student at Cleveland State University (CSU), has successfully challenged the University’s implementation of “room scanning” rules in connection with proctoring his remote Chemistry II examination. Students...
New Ohio Law Allows Teachers to Carry Firearms in Classrooms
Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 99 On June 13, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 99 (HB 99), which allows teachers and other school personnel to carry firearms in school safety zones. HB 99 was previously passed by the Ohio House in November 2021 with a...
iMessage Adds Edit Button: What Does the Apple Update Mean for Evidence Preservation in Campus Cases?
We’ve all experienced it – the moment right after hitting “send” on a text message only to undergo imminent regret that leads to us asking “why did I write that?”. Fortunately for Apple users, that regret, or embarrassment, no longer needs to live on. With Apple’s iOS...
Emotional Distress Damages No Longer Available In Title IX Lawsuits
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. A copy of the Court’s opinion is available here. Jane Cummings (“Cummings”), a deaf and legally blind woman, sued a physical therapy provider that...
Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act Signed into Law by President Biden
The VAWA has Serious Implications for College Campuses On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 (the “VAWA”) into law. The VAWA, considered to be the most significant campus sexual assault legislation in a...
Don’t Get Charged – What College Students Need to Know About Credit Cards
Understanding what credit card fraud can look like Credit card fraud doesn’t just involve mysterious charges from overseas or charges for seemingly endless electronics; it takes many forms and can happen accidentally. Just signing a credit card slip for someone, even...
Expanding Pseudonym Filings Beyond Title IX Lawsuits
Moving John Doe Off Campus: Expanding Pseudonym Filings Beyond Title IX Lawsuits We sue educational institutions when our clients have been wrongfully expelled or suspended for violating a college’s Title IX sexual misconduct policy. When we file these federal...
10 KJK Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2022
KJK is pleased to announce that 10 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. Congratulations to the following: The Best Lawyers in America 2022 Erika Apelis, Partner Trusts and Estates Rob Gilmore, Partner Employment Law –...
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Vaccine Mandate at Indiana University
The United States Supreme Court denied a request from eight Indiana University students to block the University’s requirement that students receive a COVID vaccine to attend classes in the fall semester. The University announced its plan to require vaccination of all...